Escaped Monkey Recaptured After Five-Day Adventure in Scottish Highlands

Honshu the macaque's escapade sheds light on the frequency of zoo animal escapes in the UK, prompting discussions on enclosure safety and animal welfare.

Honshu, a Japanese macaque, was recaptured after a five-day escape from the Highland Wildlife Park, lured back by Yorkshire pudding.
The monkey's adventure highlights a broader issue of frequent animal escapes from UK zoos, with several incidents reported over the past year.
Despite the escape, Honshu appears healthy and has not lost any weight, having consumed a significant amount of peanuts during his time in the wild.
Zoo authorities emphasize the rarity of such escapes and the extensive preparations in place to prevent and manage them, including regular drills and trained staff.
Animal welfare experts suggest that the actual number of zoo animal escapes may be higher than reported, calling for improved enclosure designs and safety measures.